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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Thruscross Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir loop from Masham

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Thruscross Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir loop from Masham

Hard

35

riders

Thruscross Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir loop from Masham

04:56

94.8km

1,590m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.6 km for 271 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.03 km

Abbey Hill Plantation

Forest

2

22.9 km

Trapping Hill / Côte de Lofthouse Climb from Lofthouse

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is where Annemiek van Vleuten attacked and started her 105 km solo ride to victory in the 2019 Cycling World Championships.

Steep but great views on the way up. …

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3

33.0 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

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Nice view over the reservoir and of the old reservoir control buildings

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4

38.7 km

Nought Bank Road Climb

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You will need a big cog on the back

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5

46.6 km

Thruscross Reservoir

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Washburn Reservoir sometimes goes by the name 'West End'. So called due to the name of the village that was flooded to create this water body. When the reservoir is …

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49.7 km

Myer's Wood

Forest

7

54.8 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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8

56.5 km

Swinsty Reservoir

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Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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9

76.4 km

Hebden Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Cracking stretch, ideally done when not 30 degrees!

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10

92.5 km

Masham Climb

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Steady climb out of the town. Made a bit tricky if you have cafe legs after stopping in Masham.

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B

94.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.9 km

8.05 km

379 m

259 m

254 m

Surfaces

87.5 km

7.13 km

254 m

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Highest point (420 m)

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